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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1112 ROY ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 400AMP 3PHASE SERVICE. WIRING FOR RECEPTACLES, SWITCHES AND LIGHT FIXTURES AS PER DRAWINGS. INSTALL LOW VOLTAGE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ,RESCUE ASSISTANCE SYSTEM . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72, AND CITY OF PHILADELPHIA CODE REQUIREMENTS. | — | BSF Electrical Contractors LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 |
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| Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2026-044082 TO REPAIR REAR EXTERIOR SIDE BEARING WALL AND STABILIZATION OF SOUTHERN WALL AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-044082. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTM |
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| CATALYST BUILDERS LLC |
| 19132 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 2132 E RUSH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-006864 | — | Gaceta Plumbing LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 2221-23 SEYBERT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012162 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 2219 LEAGUE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of gas furnace. 60k BTU. Same in kind and in place. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1520 W VENANGO ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 5657 ARLINGTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replace existing boiler 83%, 95k BTU. NO NEW DUCTWORK. | — | Myron Baker Plumbing LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 3601L MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES, STOREFRONT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 1 | KYLE BROEKER | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 7315 DREXEL RD | AlterationsREPLACE 40 GALLON GAS WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1520 W VENANGO ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 11925 ALBERTA DR | Addition and/or AlterationInstall roof mounted 6.3 kW PV solar system .PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. GP-2026-001298: Issued | — | TESLA ENERGY OPERATIONS INC | 19154 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 5845 DELANCEY ST | AlterationsReplace main house drain on exterior of building bring new cast iron into building under cellar floor & repair of existing pipe. | — | THOMAS J PARISSE | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 6134 N 7TH ST | AlterationsReplacing existing rainleader cesspool and area drain in garage. Replacing appropriately 25' of main drain in garage. Replacing existing laundry tub with new one | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 7499 BRIAR RD | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2024-043742. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2024-043742. ** SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED ** | — | D and V Contractors INC | 19138 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1226 N 55TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install 3 zone ductless mini split and condensor | — | Oral S Johnson | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 5304 N 5TH ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | — | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1520 W VENANGO ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 103 CALLOWHILL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS, INCLUDING AN INCREASE IN G.F.A., AND FOR A COMPLETE CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO A GROUP R-2 THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A NFPA 13 SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. SEE ZP-2026-005603 FOR ASSOCIATED ZONING APPROVAL OF THE USE CHANGE AND G.F.A. INCREASE. | 3 | Alice Contracting LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 7635 MALVERN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of 2nd floor bathroom light switch, light fixtures, and receptacles in existing single household dwelling. All work per 2017 NEC. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 2417 SEYBERT ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 3755 N 18TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2025-006734 TO REPAIR PARTIALLY COLLAPSED REAR SHED, EXTERIOR WALL FACADE REPAIR AND DETERIORATED FRONT PORCH ROOF AS PER ENGINEER’S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION.” A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY A | — | RICHARD NELSON | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 2800 FOX ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS (WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY) PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | WILLIAM KALISTA | C | 19129 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 1520 W VENANGO ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 150 W SHARPNACK ST | AlterationsAmendment 6/10/2026 FIxture replacement with piping. We are replacing water and drain lines and installing new fixtures. Re-pipe water and drain lines and replace fixtures. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | EDMOND HERON | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 3, 2026 | 31 N 57TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelEZ tub to shower replacement EZ toilet Replacement EZ Sink Replacement | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19139 |